contest
Example Sentences
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There was just five points between the teams in Rome last year and it could be another close contest at the Aviva Stadium, especially if the heavens open again.
From BBC
But a rare overthrow instead gifted them two and extended the contest.
From BBC
Ten tries, a record 68 points against Wales, and a run on the scoreboard that crashed confidence in one of the most reliable contests in the calendar.
From BBC
Kim Ren is among more than 1,200 families from her village and Prey Chan, another contested location, who have been staying at a temple shelter for weeks, according to local authorities.
From Barron's
It has recently faced legal challenges regarding alleged breaches of Russian sanctions, though it strongly contests these accusations.
From BBC
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